Sermons on St Augustine:

Between Yesterday And Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

Paul explains why he can't come to rome just yet.

As Paul says, the good news - the gospel - was promised a long time ago. The first hint that God would defeat evil one day comes - according to many scholars - right there in the beginning, in the third chapter of Genesis. I’m a little dubious about that interpretation, myself, but certainly by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rooted In Papa God

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2021

The intimacy of experiencing God as "Daddy" - for the individual, for the community - for the bad times, for the good times. A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21.

A video version of this Sermon is available at https://youtu.be/sTjFXKSmoPs .............................................................................. In Freetown in Sierra Leone in the Krio language - a blend of English and African languages- they talk about “Papa God”. I think that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 3:1

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003

1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Majestic Mystery Of Great Salvation Part-1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 6, 2013

The life beyond death depends on the life here. If we live in humble obedience to God on earth then we will be with Him forever in that celestial holy city of Heaven.

The Majestic Mystery of Great Salvation Bishop Lalachan Abraham Open your Bible to the book of Hebrews, and I would like for you to follow with me as I read from chapter 2: verse 1 to 4, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Grace Condemns Condemnation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 20, 2008

God’s mercy rescues the greatest sinners.

Scripture Introduction Our text this morning engenders unique debate which would take hours to explain adequately all the issues involved. Since I preach only once per week, for about 30 minutes, I must strictly limit my comments. When God inspired men to write the Bible, their handwritten ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Music In Worship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of the kind of music that God deems acceptable in the worship of the Lord’s Church.

From the earliest days, music has played an important element in the worship of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, one can read of the use of music in worship. During the last 1600-1700 years, there has been much controversy as to the nature of acceptable music in Christian worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's My Neighbor

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

The mandate to love our neighbor does not originate at all in his worth or our own virtue, but in the value of the image and likeness of God that is imprinted on him.

We have great children here at Holy Trinity. On July 1, on VBS Sunday, the kids made an offering to God for the education of Ellen and Anna, the daughters of ****, ****'s’ daughter-in-law, who had just passed away. The children gave generously, breaking their own piggy banks, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stars In Their Ears"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011

How wise lessons from the Wise Men can help us listen to God.

There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat up right. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above the noise the storm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Living As Exiles In Babylon: Christians In Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire.

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire. Jewish Christians were the recipients, but Peter also speaks clearly to the gentile Christians throughout ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:4-5, John 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 1 Peter 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Transformed By Truth: How To Testify The Gospel In The 21st Century Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Today, we delve into a critical topic: "How to Testify the Gospel in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture is Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul articulates his unwavering commitment to his mission.

Transformed by Truth: How to Testify the Gospel in the 21st Century Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we delve into a critical topic: "How to Testify the Gospel in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture is Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul articulates his unwavering commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022

Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20, John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Of What Kind Of Spirit Are You?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

The effective work of the Holy Spirit in the believer according to Jesus’ words in John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15

John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15 WHEN THE HELPER COMES… 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” 16:1 "These ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There's Trouble Ahead, But Triumph Too!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2015

A sermon preached for the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.

Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church. 50 years. If this congregation was a man, he could expect that half of this life has already passed, and so have the days when he had no love handles or wrinkles. But a congregation is not an individual—it’s more like ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran